Fix Sims 4 External Drive Issue

I need help resolving an issue with The Sims 4 game on my external drive. It doesn't always load during startup and crashes. I need this fixed ASAP. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Experience with troubleshooting game issues - Familiarity with The Sims 4 - Knowledge of external drive performance - Technical skills in game installation and configuration Please provide a quick and effective solution.